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Exercise has been shown to have a positive impact on people's mental health, but is
A survey of UK gym users has found that a third (34 per cent) of
US-based boutique fitness operator Solidcore has revealed plans for five new clubs the booming New
The UK health and fitness industry is healthier than it has ever been, according to
People eating ultra-processed foods ate more calories and gained more weight than when they ate
Wellness Week 2019 has kicked off in Romagna, Italy. The event will run from 17
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Boutique cycle studio operator Flywheel has teamed up with Amazon.com to make its Flywheel Home
Premium fitness operator Equinox will begin offering furnished office spaces adjacent to its high-end health
Physical activity could be a major tool in battling rising levels of loneliness among young
A new qualification focusing on mental health – one of the first of its kind
Sports should be harnessed to help tackle knife crime and gang violence, according to a
Fitness marketplace Hussle has revealed its first major deal since it changed its name and
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Fitness software startup Glofox has secured a US$10m worth of Series A funding. Led by
The number of people dying prematurely from heart attacks and strokes in the UK has
George Foreman III – son of the heavyweight prizefighter – and Boston-based practice Studio Troika
Researchers have linked the consumption of diets high in saturated fats – which lead to
Group exercise is being presented as a solution to two of society's growing problems –
Bicycles will be prescribed on the NHS for the first time as part of a
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The Moving Medicine initiative and Wattbike were among the winners of this year's Elevate Innovation
Physical activity body ukactive has partnered with developer Barking Riverside Limited (BRL) to help create
American interior design practice Arrowstreet have created BKBX, a 771 sq m "adventure lifestyle ecosystem"
Saturday, 8 June 2019 will mark the eighth annual Global Wellness Day (GWD), and thousands
Sport England CEO Tim Hollingsworth has called for the sport and physical activity sector to
A study of healthy, older adults has shown that even a single session of exercise
Manufacturing conglomerate Brunswick Corporation is selling its entire fitness business to private equity firm KPS
Fitness operator Gold's Gym has named Craig Sherwood as its chief development officer. Sherwood, a
Health club operator 24 Hour Fitness has introduced a nationwide active ageing programme as part
Procurement practices are driving a race to the bottom in the delivery of public leisure
The fitness of children falls dramatically during the holidays – but the problem could be
Architectural icon, Peter Cook, and his business partner, Gavin Robotham, co-founders of Cook Robotham Architectural
India's health club industry is ripe for growth, though its people are yet to embrace
Boutique fitness operator 1Rebel has secured a 9,000sq ft site at The Post Building –
Online fitness marketplace PayAsUGym is to undergo a rebrand as the service shifts its focus
The Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) has introduced a new lifeguard qualification, which it says is
Industry tech business Mindbody has appointed Josh McCarter as president. He was formerly CEO and
US studio operator Redemption Fitness has appointed franchising guru Dr. Ben Litalien as its chief
Leeds has become the first UK city to successfully lower the rates of childhood obesity
Sport England CEO Tim Hollingsworth has called on sport and physical activity providers to follow
Extreme athlete and quadruple amputee Alex Lewis believes that Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) training should
Two new studies have suggested that the circadian clock could play a more important role
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
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Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Life Lessons
As the entrepreneur who started Wexer, Fresh Fitness, Fitness DK and Repeat, as well as being a former elite athlete, Rasmus Ingerslev’s life looked perfect from the outside, but onthe inside it was a different story. He talks to Kath Hudson about healing old wounds
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Opinion
Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
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Healthspan
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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Obituary
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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Profile
Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
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HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Editor's letter
Collaborations with the medical profession and greater aspirations around wellbeing are creating a need for more experts in our sector. It’s time to reboot our thinking around the workforce
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Talking point
For every member with a tripod and a big following, there are others irritated at the way equipment is being hogged or wary they’ll be in the background on someone’s Insta feed. Do influencers offer valuable, free marketing or are they just a nuisance? Kath Hudson finds out how operators are responding
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The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
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After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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Latest news

Exercise has been shown to have a positive impact on people's mental health, but is
A survey of UK gym users has found that a third (34 per cent) of
US-based boutique fitness operator Solidcore has revealed plans for five new clubs the booming New
The UK health and fitness industry is healthier than it has ever been, according to
People eating ultra-processed foods ate more calories and gained more weight than when they ate
Wellness Week 2019 has kicked off in Romagna, Italy. The event will run from 17
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Boutique cycle studio operator Flywheel has teamed up with Amazon.com to make its Flywheel Home
Premium fitness operator Equinox will begin offering furnished office spaces adjacent to its high-end health
Physical activity could be a major tool in battling rising levels of loneliness among young
A new qualification focusing on mental health – one of the first of its kind
Sports should be harnessed to help tackle knife crime and gang violence, according to a
Fitness marketplace Hussle has revealed its first major deal since it changed its name and
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Fitness software startup Glofox has secured a US$10m worth of Series A funding. Led by
The number of people dying prematurely from heart attacks and strokes in the UK has
George Foreman III – son of the heavyweight prizefighter – and Boston-based practice Studio Troika
Researchers have linked the consumption of diets high in saturated fats – which lead to
Group exercise is being presented as a solution to two of society's growing problems –
Bicycles will be prescribed on the NHS for the first time as part of a
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The Moving Medicine initiative and Wattbike were among the winners of this year's Elevate Innovation
Physical activity body ukactive has partnered with developer Barking Riverside Limited (BRL) to help create
American interior design practice Arrowstreet have created BKBX, a 771 sq m "adventure lifestyle ecosystem"
Saturday, 8 June 2019 will mark the eighth annual Global Wellness Day (GWD), and thousands
Sport England CEO Tim Hollingsworth has called for the sport and physical activity sector to
A study of healthy, older adults has shown that even a single session of exercise
Manufacturing conglomerate Brunswick Corporation is selling its entire fitness business to private equity firm KPS
Fitness operator Gold's Gym has named Craig Sherwood as its chief development officer. Sherwood, a
Health club operator 24 Hour Fitness has introduced a nationwide active ageing programme as part
Procurement practices are driving a race to the bottom in the delivery of public leisure
The fitness of children falls dramatically during the holidays – but the problem could be
Architectural icon, Peter Cook, and his business partner, Gavin Robotham, co-founders of Cook Robotham Architectural
India's health club industry is ripe for growth, though its people are yet to embrace
Boutique fitness operator 1Rebel has secured a 9,000sq ft site at The Post Building –
Online fitness marketplace PayAsUGym is to undergo a rebrand as the service shifts its focus
The Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) has introduced a new lifeguard qualification, which it says is
Industry tech business Mindbody has appointed Josh McCarter as president. He was formerly CEO and
US studio operator Redemption Fitness has appointed franchising guru Dr. Ben Litalien as its chief
Leeds has become the first UK city to successfully lower the rates of childhood obesity
Sport England CEO Tim Hollingsworth has called on sport and physical activity providers to follow
Extreme athlete and quadruple amputee Alex Lewis believes that Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) training should
Two new studies have suggested that the circadian clock could play a more important role
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
HCM magazine
After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage of RiminiWellness 2026: Phil Heath, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Hany Rambod.
Company profiles
Company profile: TechnoAlpin Indoor
TechnoAlpin Indoor offers expert consultation for indoor snow concepts, assisting customers with the integration of ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Elevate
The UK's largest annual trade event dedicated to physical activity, health, and performance...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Move360
Move360 was created with one clear goal: to provide an intelligent training environment where members can build strength, improve movement quality and train with confidence. To help bring their vision to life, Move360 partnered with BLK BOX to design, manufacture and install a facility that reflects the quality of coaching delivered every day.
Featured press releases
Elevate Arena press release: Elevate 2026 celebrates record attendance
Elevate’s 10th anniversary event has officially concluded after two lively days at Excel London, 17–18 June.
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
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